ApprenticeshipsApprenticeshipsThe Why and the How!The Why and the How!

Andrew Hooper, Andrew Hooper, Newbury CollegeNewbury College Alan Gwyer, Alan Gwyer, Basingstoke College of Basingstoke College of TechnologyTechnology

The debate!The debate!““I’ve got quite a few people doing I’ve got quite a few people doing NVQs through Train to Gain – why NVQs through Train to Gain – why would I change to Apprenticeships?”would I change to Apprenticeships?”

““Because with an Apprenticeship Because with an Apprenticeship you get a knowledge based you get a knowledge based

technical certificate and a far technical certificate and a far more able colleague as a result.”more able colleague as a result.”

The debate!The debate!““But Train to Gain is all done in the But Train to Gain is all done in the Workplace – Apprentices have to go Workplace – Apprentices have to go off-site for their technical certificates.”off-site for their technical certificates.”

““Not anymore – technical Not anymore – technical certificates can often be delivered certificates can often be delivered in the workplace in the workplace andand they provide they provide

opportunities for peer-to-peer opportunities for peer-to-peer support”support”

The debate!The debate!““But some of my Train to Gain But some of my Train to Gain learners get workshops anyway – learners get workshops anyway – what’s the difference?”what’s the difference?”

““An additional qualification and An additional qualification and far greater depth of knowledge far greater depth of knowledge and understanding of the field and understanding of the field

they’re working in.”they’re working in.”

The debate!The debate!““Apprenticeships take a long time Apprenticeships take a long time to complete – 2 years isn’t it?”to complete – 2 years isn’t it?”

““Far from it – some Far from it – some Apprenticeships delivered in Apprenticeships delivered in

workshops at the workplace can workshops at the workplace can be completed in as little as 6 be completed in as little as 6

months.”months.”

The debate!The debate!““But Apprenticeships only start in But Apprenticeships only start in September – my Train to Gain September – my Train to Gain learners can start any time.”learners can start any time.”

““Far from it – most Far from it – most Apprenticeships can start Apprenticeships can start

several times a year these days several times a year these days – in some cases, anytime.”– in some cases, anytime.”

Apprenticeship benefits?Apprenticeship benefits? Far greater depth of knowledge and Far greater depth of knowledge and

understandingunderstanding Key workplace skillsKey workplace skills Peer-to-peer support and cross-Peer-to-peer support and cross-

fertilisationfertilisation Less coaching support required on-the-Less coaching support required on-the-

jobjob Year-round flexible deliveryYear-round flexible delivery

Example 1: BExample 1: Business and usiness and Administration Level 2Administration Level 2

Can be completed in six monthsCan be completed in six months Assignment based assessmentAssignment based assessment Includes:Includes:

NVQ Level 2 in Business and AdministrationNVQ Level 2 in Business and Administration Level 2 Certificate – Business and AdministrationLevel 2 Certificate – Business and Administration Key skillsKey skills

Communication Level 2Communication Level 2 Application of Number Level 1Application of Number Level 1

Delivered fully in the workplaceDelivered fully in the workplace Group delivery in workshops or one-to-oneGroup delivery in workshops or one-to-one Minimal release from workMinimal release from work Leads to Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship Business Leads to Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship Business

and Administrationand Administration

Example 2: Team LeadingExample 2: Team LeadingLevel 2Level 2

Can be completed in six monthsCan be completed in six months Requires six workshops of four hours each plus workplace Requires six workshops of four hours each plus workplace

observationsobservations One-to-one delivery availableOne-to-one delivery available Assignment based assessmentAssignment based assessment IncludesIncludes

NVQ Level 2 in Team LeadingNVQ Level 2 in Team Leading Level 2 Certificate – Team LeadingLevel 2 Certificate – Team Leading Key skillsKey skills

Communication Level 2Communication Level 2 Application of Number Level 1Application of Number Level 1

Delivered fully in the workplace - minimal release from workDelivered fully in the workplace - minimal release from work Leads to Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in Management Leads to Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in Management

Example 3: Children’s Care, Example 3: Children’s Care, Learning & Development (CCLD) Learning & Development (CCLD)

ApprenticeshipApprenticeship Technical Certificate: Cache Certificate in Children’s Care, Technical Certificate: Cache Certificate in Children’s Care,

Learning & Development (CCLD) Learning & Development (CCLD) Delivered in the workplaceDelivered in the workplace 1 year1 year 2 workshops/month + self-study2 workshops/month + self-study Includes Key Skills (can include ESOL) & First AidIncludes Key Skills (can include ESOL) & First Aid

NVQ Level 2 CCLDNVQ Level 2 CCLD Delivered in the workplace Delivered in the workplace 6 months6 months Assessment and review plan agreed with learner and Assessment and review plan agreed with learner and

ManagerManager Who for:Who for:

All areas in which a Play Therapist is requiredAll areas in which a Play Therapist is required Nursery Nurses (Neonatal Unit)Nursery Nurses (Neonatal Unit) Nursery & CrNursery & Crèèche staffche staff

Example 4: Clinical Support Example 4: Clinical Support Advanced ApprenticeshipAdvanced Apprenticeship

Technical Certificate: Edexcel Diploma in Health & Social Technical Certificate: Edexcel Diploma in Health & Social CareCare Delivered in workplaceDelivered in workplace 2 workshops/month2 workshops/month 18 months18 months Includes Key SkillsIncludes Key Skills

NVQ Level 3 Health – ? (e.g. AHP Support - Radiotherapy) NVQ Level 3 Health – ? (e.g. AHP Support - Radiotherapy) Multiple DisciplinesMultiple Disciplines Assessed by NHS staff in the WorkplaceAssessed by NHS staff in the Workplace Assessment and review plan agreed with learner and Assessment and review plan agreed with learner and

ManagerManager Who for:Who for:

All clinical staffAll clinical staff

Delivery option 1: Open Delivery option 1: Open programmeprogramme

Trusts/Providers agree priority Trusts/Providers agree priority frameworksframeworks

Providers produce their ‘menu’ of Providers produce their ‘menu’ of programmes and dates for Trustsprogrammes and dates for Trusts

Trusts advertise programmes to staffTrusts advertise programmes to staff Managers book placesManagers book places Programmes run at independent venue Programmes run at independent venue

(if fully subscribed)(if fully subscribed)

Delivery option 2: Single-Delivery option 2: Single-Trust Bespoke ProgrammeTrust Bespoke Programme

Trust Managers work together to Trust Managers work together to identify priority framework(s)identify priority framework(s)

Trust identifies cohort(s) of learnersTrust identifies cohort(s) of learners Trust identifies location for off-the-job Trust identifies location for off-the-job

training (where required)training (where required) Trust commissions provider to deliver Trust commissions provider to deliver

programmeprogramme

Delivery option 3: Multi-Delivery option 3: Multi-Trust Bespoke ProgrammeTrust Bespoke Programme

Combined Trusts work together to Combined Trusts work together to identify priority framework(s)identify priority framework(s)

Trusts identify cohort of learnersTrusts identify cohort of learners Trusts identify location for off-the-job Trusts identify location for off-the-job

training (where required)training (where required) Trusts commission provider to deliver Trusts commission provider to deliver

programmeprogramme

You decide!You decide!

The endThe end

Andrew HooperAndrew Hooper Alan GwyerAlan GwyerE: a-hooper@newbury-E: a-hooper@newbury-college.ac.ukcollege.ac.uk E: alan.gwyer@bcot.ac.ukE: alan.gwyer@bcot.ac.uk

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